Independent Places in Liverpool
Discover the best independent places in Liverpool, from unique bars and restaurants to boutique shops and cultural venues that celebrate the city’s local spirit.
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Liverpool’s First Binary Festival Launches May 2016
Liverpool’s Binary Festival has announced the first keynote speakers and participants of this year’s inaugural festival; revealing an eclectic mix of pioneering virtual reality software, performances in live coding and poetry, and radical funding ideas. In May 2016, Liverpool’s first Binary Festival will take place. It’ll be a lively two-day festival that celebrates and connects communities of innovators, inventors, leaders, makers and creators of our future. The ambition is to attract new business, new ideas and new people to…
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Smithdown Road Festival 2016
The Smithdown Road Festival returns for 2016 as a completely free weekend of music, art and food around some of South Liverpool’s finest bars and cafes, with a massive outdoor area and big top on Wavertree Playground. There will be stages at The Mystery, Kelly’s Winebar, Evil Eye Beer & Burrito Shack, Franks, Brookhouse, Fat Flamingo, Caffee Oro, Sefton Park Cricket Club and Gregson Institute. There will be performances from the likes of Natalie McCool,…
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‘Back To The Future 2’ Screening At FACT 21st October
With 21st October 2015 being the date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly came back to the future, what’s a better excuse than to screen Back To The Future Part II again in cinemas? In order to stop a series of events that could ruin the McFly family name, Doc quickly wisks Marty and his girlfriend off to the future, 2015. It’s in 2015 that Marty must pose as his own son in order to…
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Vice's MUNCHIES Food Channel Feature Liverpool In 'The Guide To The North'
Vice’s MUNCHIES food channel have teamed up with Hungryhouse to create a 5-part series called ‘The Guide to the North’ – exploring food culture in all its weird and wonderfulness in the North of England – we feel it’s a really under-explored area on the UK food map. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqsScfZOAU] The first episode was around Whitby and Middlesborough, and episode two, focuses on Blackpool, and Liverpool – including traditional Scouse at Maggie Mays, The Baltic Bakehouse,…
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Meet Joe Black Coffee; Liverpool's Only Coffee Roaster
I don’t often spend much time pondering over the provenance of my morning caffeine fix, but Bootle-based coffee producer Joe Black has got me thinking. Liverpool’s only coffee roaster have been producing some of the finest beans and blends in the city for over fifty years. They supply coffee directly to coffee-lovers in the know, as well as some of the most popular cafes, bars and restaurants across Liverpool, such as London Carriage Works, 60…
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Cuthbert’s Bakehouse; Review
It was only the other day I was thinking that there isn’t enough vintage tea shops around, and then I came across a cute little bakery – right in the centre of Mount Pleasant. My friend and I were stunned when we spotted the little bakehouse, expecting a massive colourful sign that shows off and is a bit too much in your face, but instead it was a simple black sign that we almost walked…
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Liverpool Calling: Final Line-Up Confirmed – Top Venues & Fantastic Talent Added
Saturday July 26th, 2014 Locations; The Bombed Out Church, The Kazimier, Korova, Zanzibar, Maguires Pizza Bar, Sound Food & Drink, Next to Nowhere, Studio 2 Anticipation for Liverpool Calling is rising as the final line-up is confirmed and a whole host of top venues and fantastic talent is added. Amongst all the newly added talent there are also new venues to accommodate them. The Bombed Out Church will host Liverpool Calling for the second year…
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Flux Festival: A Summer of Art
As many of us well and truly know summer has been christened with the title ‘Festival Season’ and with many people jetting off to the likes of Glastonbury and Leeds it’s very easy to find yourself in a gloom watching the highlights on TV. However never fear because the glory of living in Liverpool is the showcases of culture it provides which includes this year’s fortnight long festival; Flux Festival. What is Flux festival? It…
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‘Maray’ The Force Be With You; Maray, Bold Street, Review
Your nan would be horrified by Maray- unfinished wooden tables, school chairs, bare concrete floor and pictures on the walls that are definitely NOT horses running through the waves on a beach. Everyone else will love it. It’s kind of ace. Achingly hip but friendly and unsnooty. Seating is mainly one long table through the middle, with some smaller tables towards the back and some bench seating round the sides. There’s a short, sharp lunchtime…
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The Egg Cafe; Review
Whilst out and about in Liverpool, any vegan, or even vegetarian, may find it fairly difficult to discover a café or restaurant skilled in this specific meatless cuisine and dietary requirement. However, open 9am-10:30pm on the weekdays and 10am-10:30pm on the weekend, located a stone’s throw away from the central train station and down a quiet street covered in creative street art, The Egg Café can be found behind a rustic entrance and up two flights…
Liverpool is a city that thrives on creativity, individuality, and community – and nowhere is this better reflected than in its incredible independent scene. From quirky cafes tucked away on cobbled streets to vibrant bars, boutique shops, and unique cultural venues, independent places in Liverpool are at the heart of what makes the city so special. Whether you’re a local looking to explore more of what’s on your doorstep or a visitor wanting to experience Liverpool beyond the high street, there’s an independent gem waiting for you.
Independent bars in Liverpool offer everything from craft cocktails to locally brewed beers, often in intimate spaces filled with character and history. Many of these bars are owned by passionate Liverpudlians who pour their creativity into making each venue a truly one-of-a-kind experience. For those who prefer food, Liverpool’s independent restaurants are equally impressive, showcasing everything from global street food to fine dining, with chefs dedicated to fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Shopping in Liverpool also has a strong independent identity. Instead of sticking to the mainstream, you’ll find boutique fashion stores, vintage treasure troves, and record shops where the personal touch makes all the difference. Many of these businesses collaborate with local artists and makers, creating a real sense of community while offering shoppers something they won’t find anywhere else.
Independent venues also play a huge role in Liverpool’s culture, from grassroots music spots hosting rising talent to independent theatres and art galleries that support emerging creatives. These places not only give the city its vibrancy but also provide important platforms for local talent to flourish.
Supporting independent places in Liverpool means investing in the city’s future. Every time you visit an independent café, buy from a local shop, or attend a gig in a grassroots venue, you’re directly contributing to Liverpool’s cultural and economic life. Independent businesses bring character to the city, offering more authentic, diverse, and welcoming experiences than large chains ever could.
So whether you’re searching for a cosy café to relax in, a lively bar to enjoy with friends, or a hidden boutique to pick up something unique, Liverpool’s independent scene has it all. By choosing to support independent places in Liverpool, you’re not only discovering the best of what the city has to offer but also helping keep its local spirit alive and thriving.